Curt Schilling received 38.8 percent of the vote in his first year of eligibility. (AP Photo)

Just as there were strong feelings about the vote itself, the results also spawned everything from outrage to disappointment.

Some of the Twitter reaction from around the majors:

"After what has been written and said over the last few years I'm not overly surprised."

— Former MLB P (and first-time Hall of Fame candidate) Roger Clemens said in a statement posted on Twitter (@rogerclemens). Clemens also added thanks for "those who did take the time to look at the facts."

"Wow! Baseball writers make a statement @Baseballhall. Feels right."

— Hall of Fame P Dennis Eckersley (@Eck43)

"Been doing interviews since the #2013HOF announced… got on twitter and see 270+ tweets of support! Wow people! So nice! Thanks so much!"

— Former MLB OF (and Hall of Fame candidate in his final year on the ballot) Dale Murphy ‏(@DaleMurphy3)

“38.8? Cool number. Surreal to even be having this conversation. Sad to see Murphy not in, Character should/does matter. #3Dalemurphy”